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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.56, 22,839.93 and 8,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.56, 22,839.93 and 8,996.98 is: 12,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.56 : 22,839.93 = 8,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.56/22,839.93 = 8,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.56x = 22,839.93 × 8,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.56x = 205,490,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,490,393.41/16,550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.92

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